English Grammar

Verbs

A verb is a word or phrase which says what a person or thing is, has or does. A verb is also used to say what happens or is done to a person or thing.

John plays.
John has a ball.
John is a good player.
John is loved by all.

In the above examples, the words in italics say what John does, is or has, or what happens or is done to him.

A verb may consist of more than one word.

Alice writes. (Verb - writes)
Alice is writing. (Verb - is writing)
Alice has been writing. (Verb - has been writing)
Alice will have been writing. (Verb - will have been writing)

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